Brazil 3-0 South Korea: Tite's side secure first win since July thanks to goals from Lucas Paqueta, Philippe Coutinho and Danilo in Abu Dhabi
- Brazil overcame South Korea comfortably in a friendly in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday
- The South Americans led inside the opening 10 minutes thanks to Lucas Paqueta
- Philippe Coutinho made it 2-0 just before the break with a superb free kick
- Ex-Manchester City defender Danilo added a third with a sensational half volley
Brazil won for the first time since the Copa America final in July on Tuesday as they completed the calendar year with a comfortable 3-0 friendly victory over South Korea in Abu Dhabi.
Manager Tite has found himself under pressure in recent weeks after failure to win any of their five matches since lifting the Copa America trophy back in the summer.
His side bounced back from defeat by Argentina on Friday night though with a routine win over the Koreans.
![Brazil took the lead inside the first 10 minutes through Lucas Paqueta's close-range header](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/11/19/14/21203348-7702123-image-a-49_1574173813879.jpg)
Brazil took the lead inside the first 10 minutes through Lucas Paqueta's close-range header
![The AC Milan midfielder got on the end of Renan Lodi's cross to the diver the ball into the net](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/11/19/14/21203344-7702123-image-a-50_1574173818495.jpg)
The AC Milan midfielder got on the end of Renan Lodi's cross to the diver the ball into the net
![Barcelona star Philippe Coutinho struck a stunning free kick that put Brazil two goals ahead](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/11/19/14/21203986-7702123-image-a-55_1574175548852.jpg)
Barcelona star Philippe Coutinho struck a stunning free kick that put Brazil two goals ahead
![Former Manchester City defender Danilo then made it 3-0 just after the interval with a rocket](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/11/19/14/21204596-7702123-image-a-56_1574175568445.jpg)
Former Manchester City defender Danilo then made it 3-0 just after the interval with a rocket
Brazil started brightly and were deservedly ahead inside the opening 10 minutes.
Some neat build-up play saw the ball eventually come out to Renan Lodi and his cross was turned into the back of the net by a close range header from Lucas Paqueta.
Brazil didn't have to wait long for a second at the Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium as Philippe Coutinho made it 2-0 with a sensational free kick just before half time.
The Bayern Munich midfielder found the top corner from around 25 yards after Liverpool's Fabinho was hauled to the floor.
South Korea almost cut the deficit in half when Liverpool stopper Alisson fumbled Jung Woo-young's low free-kick.
Coutinho then cleared the loose ball against his own post before eventually clearing behind for a corner.
Former Manchester City defender Danilo then made it 3-0 just after the interval with a thunderbolt.
![Brazil line up before the game kicked off in the latest stop on their global tour in Abu Dhabi](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/11/19/14/21203340-7702123-image-a-48_1574173809476.jpg)
Brazil line up before the game kicked off in the latest stop on their global tour in Abu Dhabi
![Brazilian defender Marquinhos (R) vies for the ball against South Korea's forward Hwang Ui-jo](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/11/19/14/21203558-7702123-image-a-51_1574174201605.jpg)
Brazilian defender Marquinhos (R) vies for the ball against South Korea's forward Hwang Ui-jo
![Son Heung-min tries to get South Korea on the attack but is crowded out by Brazilian players](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/11/19/14/21203572-7702123-image-a-52_1574174204288.jpg)
Son Heung-min tries to get South Korea on the attack but is crowded out by Brazilian players
![The South Americans had the game wrapped up at half-time thanks to Coutinho's sublime goal](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/11/19/14/21203536-7702123-image-a-53_1574174206070.jpg)
The South Americans had the game wrapped up at half-time thanks to Coutinho's sublime goal
![Danilo heads the ball away from danger as Brazil snuffed out one of South Korean's rare attacks](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/11/19/14/21204598-7702123-image-a-57_1574175574104.jpg)
Danilo heads the ball away from danger as Brazil snuffed out one of South Korean's rare attacks
The right back latched onto Lodi's pull back on the edge of the box with a fierce drive that left Cho Hyun-woo helpless in the South Korean goal.
Tottenham star Son Heung-min played 90 minutes for his country but was unable to find a way through the Brazilian defence.
Brazil will now not be in action again until the CONMEBOL qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup get underway in March. The draw is due to be made next month.
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